No party?

Am I the only one here NOT having a birthday party for their LO? There's really noone here to invite, family is far far away, so we're not doing anything this year. Last year we had my friend over, she watched the kids while I was gone for a few days so she does have a special bond with Charlie. Plus we went to the zoo. But this year all we're going to do is cake and icecream, and presents of course, but just us.

I hear everyone else here talking about those fancy birthday parties for their LO's, and I kinda feel left out. I really wish I knew some more people here, especially with kids Charlie's age. He doesn't have any social life. I feel bad about that.

Am I the only one here NOT having a birthday party for their LO? There's really noone here to invite, family is far far away, so we're not doing anything this year. Last year we had my friend over, she watched the kids while I was gone for a few days so she does have a special bond with Charlie. Plus we went to the zoo. But this year all we're going to do is cake and icecream, and presents of course, but just us.

I hear everyone else here talking about those fancy birthday parties for their LO's, and I kinda feel left out. I really wish I knew some more people here, especially with kids Charlie's age. He doesn't have any social life. I feel bad about that.

We just had MIL over for dinner and had cake. No party. Fiona was thrilled to see grandma and have everyone sing. I still feel like she's young enough that she wouldn't really get the idea of a big party just for her, so it just doesn't seem necessary to me.

We just had MIL over for dinner and had cake. No party. Fiona was thrilled to see grandma and have everyone sing. I still feel like she's young enough that she wouldn't really get the idea of a big party just for her, so it just doesn't seem necessary to me.

We didn't do a big party or get a fancy cake neither! Last year I was barely able to sit down with 40 people at his birthday party, so we kept it just my Mom and Dad, and 2 of 3 brothers came. Justin had a blast, and we still are looking for storage for his new toys. So I am relieved we didn't invite more because we really don't have space for much more :P

Charlie will have fun either way! I wish we had more kids Justin's age around here too; most of the neighbors who come to play with him are 4-7 years old. I want to find a local play group or something so he can make more friends his age.

Anyway, I actually enjoyed it this year, being able to sit and enjoy it with Justin, and didn't put a huge dents in our pockets moneywise!

We didn't do a big party or get a fancy cake neither! Last year I was barely able to sit down with 40 people at his birthday party, so we kept it just my Mom and Dad, and 2 of 3 brothers came. Justin had a blast, and we still are looking for storage for his new toys. So I am relieved we didn't invite more because we really don't have space for much more :P

Charlie will have fun either way! I wish we had more kids Justin's age around here too; most of the neighbors who come to play with him are 4-7 years old. I want to find a local play group or something so he can make more friends his age.

Anyway, I actually enjoyed it this year, being able to sit and enjoy it with Justin, and didn't put a huge dents in our pockets moneywise!

We didn't do anything fancy for MJ-my mom and sis came over the night of his actual birthday and we opened their presents and had cupcakes for dessert. Then a few days later we went to Mike's parents house and his sisters and brother came over so we ate, had cake, and opened their presents. We did not go all out like we did for his first birthday! So I hope that makes you feel better!!

We didn't do anything fancy for MJ-my mom and sis came over the night of his actual birthday and we opened their presents and had cupcakes for dessert. Then a few days later we went to Mike's parents house and his sisters and brother came over so we ate, had cake, and opened their presents. We did not go all out like we did for his first birthday! So I hope that makes you feel better!!

We aren't having a party either. unfortunately we are barely covering costs and Andrea doesn't really like other kids at this age so I dont think she will really know. My best friend will come by with her daughter- my family, my husband's family- so I will decorate, have cake and make some appetizers...just so she knows its a special day!

We aren't having a party either. unfortunately we are barely covering costs and Andrea doesn't really like other kids at this age so I dont think she will really know. My best friend will come by with her daughter- my family, my husband's family- so I will decorate, have cake and make some appetizers...just so she knows its a special day!

I'm glad I'm not the only one who doesn't have an actual party. Although it does sound like most of you at least have family coming over. We won't have any guests tomorrow. It's just going to be DH, me, Dylan and Charlie. But I don't think at this age he really cares. But really, the poor little bugger needs a social life.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who doesn't have an actual party. Although it does sound like most of you at least have family coming over. We won't have any guests tomorrow. It's just going to be DH, me, Dylan and Charlie. But I don't think at this age he really cares. But really, the poor little bugger needs a social life.

We didn't have a party for Lucas either. I just got promoted at work and until the beginning of the month I didn't know where exactly they were going to be placing me so I didn't get to request any days off for October. I worked on his birthday, I cried for like two hours before going into work..lol. He ended up having a fun night though because his baby sitter, grandma and great auntie all came over to open gifts. He ended up having two cakes because everyone knew I was going to be working and wouldn't have time to make one. But nothing was planned, he got gifts from me and DH like 3 days ago when we had a day off together.

We didn't have a party for Lucas either. I just got promoted at work and until the beginning of the month I didn't know where exactly they were going to be placing me so I didn't get to request any days off for October. I worked on his birthday, I cried for like two hours before going into work..lol. He ended up having a fun night though because his baby sitter, grandma and great auntie all came over to open gifts. He ended up having two cakes because everyone knew I was going to be working and wouldn't have time to make one. But nothing was planned, he got gifts from me and DH like 3 days ago when we had a day off together.

Okay your lady's LO's birthdays sound a lot more appealing than Tyler's! I don't know what I was thinking having another party for him. I wanted to do something that he would have fun at/with so we are going to an indoor playground. We did invite a lot less people than last year, but it's still big (about 30 adults and 10 kids) and I am stressing out about making the food/cake etc and transporting everything to the place. Also, we didn't invite ALL of the aunts/uncles that we did last year, but the other night some of the ones that we didn't invite heard about it through the grape vine and RSVP'd that they're coming! What the heck?? So of course I feel bad that they are wondering why they didn't get an invite, but invited themselves anyway but am a bit overwhelmed at the party we are having. But I am even doing it a lot less than most of my friends - I have a group of GF's (there is about 12 of us, plus their hubbies, and then 25 kids between all of us) that I am not inviting, even though all of them have huge parties every year for each of their kids and invite everyone in the group+their families. I did not invite all/any of them but I still feel like we're having too big of a party.

Now I really wish we had done something smaller with IMMEDIATE family only... instead of the aunts, cousins etc that are coming.... blah..

Okay your lady's LO's birthdays sound a lot more appealing than Tyler's! I don't know what I was thinking having another party for him. I wanted to do something that he would have fun at/with so we are going to an indoor playground. We did invite a lot less people than last year, but it's still big (about 30 adults and 10 kids) and I am stressing out about making the food/cake etc and transporting everything to the place. Also, we didn't invite ALL of the aunts/uncles that we did last year, but the other night some of the ones that we didn't invite heard about it through the grape vine and RSVP'd that they're coming! What the heck?? So of course I feel bad that they are wondering why they didn't get an invite, but invited themselves anyway but am a bit overwhelmed at the party we are having. But I am even doing it a lot less than most of my friends - I have a group of GF's (there is about 12 of us, plus their hubbies, and then 25 kids between all of us) that I am not inviting, even though all of them have huge parties every year for each of their kids and invite everyone in the group+their families. I did not invite all/any of them but I still feel like we're having too big of a party.

Now I really wish we had done something smaller with IMMEDIATE family only... instead of the aunts, cousins etc that are coming.... blah..

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